Author Topic: Wheel Adapter Kits (Read 3027 times)

ein bora · « **on:** March 05, 2009, 12:29:00 am »

On my 92 euro van - it came with 5 bolt 15" tires, I assume that they are 5x100 mm like most Volkswagen's. Presently it has just steel rims so I'll be wanting to swap them out for some nicer alloy rims. I have a set of nice alloy rims but they are 4x100 mm. I know they make adapters for 4x100 mm to 5x100 mm but do they make a 5x100 mm to 4x100 mm set?? Trying to save some money here as I have the rims so I'm thinking adapters should be cheaper than buying new or used rims.
Help appreciated. Thanks

8v-of-fury · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:58:39 am »

I wonder if you could make them :shock: I wouldn't trust my craftsmanship on wheels tho

ein bora · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2009, 11:25:24 am »

Quote from: "8v-of-fury"

I wonder if you could make them :shock: I wouldn't trust my craftsmanship on wheels tho

Hummm, maybe worth a try, hardest part would be the accuracy of the bolt circle's. Thanks for the idea!

zukgod1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2009, 11:40:00 am »

There is a company on E Bay called Adaptormasters I think was their name.
They will build anything you want.

clbanman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:10:49 pm »

http://www.concept1.ca/WHEEL%20FOLDER/Whl%20Spacers.htm
They don't go the way you want, but at $200+ for 2 wheels I think you could justify new rims.

erdmankw · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:43:10 am »

you should also check your sources. last i remember the VW vans were 5x112 not 5x100. same as the passat 5x112

ein bora · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2009, 12:31:20 pm »

Quote from: "erdmankw"

you should also check your sources. last i remember the VW vans were 5x112 not 5x100. same as the passat 5x112

And you are right - it is 5x112.

Just doing a little sketch on some card board, I don't think it can be done as a one piece unit as one hole is always in the way, no matter how you try and avoid it one hole on the 4x100 always overlaps a hole on the 5x112 bolt circle. The only way I can think of doing it is by making a two piece adapter. Plate #1 bolting to the 5x112 by way of 5 counter sunk bolts, then plate #2 bolting to plate #1 - by way of 4 or 5 bolts located in a position as to not interfere with any of the other mounting bolts. Then the 4x100 rim bolts to plate #2 which has been drilled and tapped to a 4x100 bolt circle just like the original 4x100 set up.
Does this make any sense?? Anyway - any thoughts appreciated as I would really like to be able to use a set of OEM honey comb rims that I have on this van. Thanks.

Syncroincity · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2009, 12:14:27 am »

You can also use Mercedes Benz and Audi wheels which have the same bolt pattern, however, watch your offset (the "ET" number, which means how far the rim is pushed in from the plane of the mounting surface). If the offset is too big, you'll need spacers. If the ET is too small, the wheels will stick out of the wheelwells.
Also, some rims use differently-shaped lug nuts, or have a different nut seating area.

WHat is the ET of your stock rims?

There's loads of MB & Audi rims on Ebay, both OEM and aftermarket, in every imaginable size... I'm considering some Merc S500 16" rims for my Vanagon Syncro, I love the 8-spoke version.